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Ashbury, Idstone, Ashdown House & Alfred's Castle

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Overview

Ashbury, Idstone, Ashdown House & Alfred's Castle.

One hill down and up.

Tuesday, 23 January 2024
Meeting time:
10:00 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
91.4m / 300ft
Type:
circular

Optional bus 2 from Swindon Bus Station Bay 10 at 09:25 arrives Covingham Laboratories at 09:45 for Covingham Mini-Mart meeting point.

9 miles from Covingham to Asbury Folly.

Features

  • Car parking available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 18699 84901
Nearest postcode:
SN3 5BZ
what3words:
outhouse.pegs.bravo
Meeting time:
10:00 am

Covingham Mini-Mart St Pauls Drive Covingham Swindon

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 27400 84301
Nearest postcode:
SN6 8LZ
what3words:
witless.encodes.lobster
Start time:
10:30 am

B4000 Ashbury Folly Ridgeway carpark

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
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